If it can’t wait....
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or have concerns about personal safety (for example: struggling with self-harm, feeling suicidal, or being in a physical space that is not safe) please call your GP or Te Haika on 0800 745 477.
If anyone is in immediate physical danger, call the emergency services on 111 or go to the local ED for an immediate response.
Helpline services are available right now in New Zealand that offer support. All the services listed below are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Need to talk? Free call or text 1737
Lifeline / 0800 543 354 / Free text 4357 (HELP)
Youthline / 0800 376 633 / Free text 234
Outline NZ / 0800 688 5463 (OUTLINE)
This website has the Women's Refuge Shielded Site tool. It allows people to safely access information to help protect them and family from violence without it showing up in their internet browser history. The icon sits at the bottom of every page on this website. Clicking on the icon provides information on how to contact the Women's Refuge, make a plan to safely get out of a dangerous situation, stay safe online and get answers to questions.